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WARNING
Before connecting the power cord to the AC outlet socket, confirm
that the LINE SELECTOR switches on the rear panel are set to the
positions, accordingly (See 1.3 Setting the LINE SELETOR Switches.).
If the switches are set to wrong positions, a fire or burn may occur.
WARNING
To prevent an accident, connect the ground prong of the power cord
plug to the ground post of the AC line system.
CAUTION
For safety, the measuring high voltage is not output unless otherwise
the accessory shorting plug is plugged to the HV-EN (High Voltage
Enable) connector.
Notes:
1) The shorting plug is plugged to the HV-EN connector when
shipping from factory.
2) When plugging the shorting plug, make sure that the power is
turned off, otherwise there is an electric shock hazard.
5. PREPARATION FOR A MEASUREMENT
1) Checking and Setting before a Measurement
(1) Meter Needle Alignment
Check that the meter needle is aligned with the
∞
mark on the right
most of the meter scale. If not, align it by using the meter needle
adjusting screw
2) Initial Setting of the Switches
(2) Set the DISCHARGE/CHARGE/MEASURE function selector to the
DISCHARGE position.
(3) Set the RANGE selector switch to the
×
1 (minimum factor) position.
(4)
Set the VOLTAGE selector switch to the lowest voltage available.